Associate Veterinarian

About the role

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Amherst Animal Hospital and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital equipped with 6 exam rooms, dental suite, surgery room and radiology/US room
• Work with 10 technical support staff to support our doctor team
• Be part of a AAHA accredited practice since 2006
• Provide day time emergency care, but no after hours call
• Treat small animals including dogs, cats, birds, exotics, pocket pets, rabbits and reptiles
• Maintain a mixture of modern diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency and surgical services, with an emphasis on preventative medicine

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Montana state, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal medicine
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and client relationship skills

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Total Rewards As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

• Compensation Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
• Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Pay

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.

Schedule

Schedule Full-Time schedule available working 4-10’s

Doctors on a rotating schedule

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm; Saturday, 8am – 5pm